(09 Aug 2023, 9:28 pm)solsburian wrote I'm not suggesting they should be intentionally placed on such runs, but you know it will likely happen sooner or later, probably with one running out of charge at Haymarket entrance(or exit)/Haddricks Mill/A1/A189
Oh don't worry, they'll be on the other routes before long knowing Arriva Blyth.
(09 Aug 2023, 9:38 pm)Shrek wrote I can't say this 100%, but my understanding is that because this money comes from the central government levelling up fund, there will be very strict checks on how the vehicles are used and if those buses aren't used for the services they were acquired for, it could cause issues.
That said, knowing how central government works, they'll probably be moved to London before they even get here.
Yeah your right, mind I believe the hybrids they had there last time had a similar rule, but that didn't stop them wandering onto the expresses. GoNorthEast generally keep things on the right routes though, don't think their hybrids went anywhere else and the Q3, 53 and 54 are generally full Voltra allocation.
(10 Aug 2023, 5:50 am)L469 YVK wrote Been thinking about the 434.....but could this not be merged into the X20 post ABTRL if numbers drop off between Ashington & Newcastle?
No, as you'd still need the X20 to run from North Seaton to Ashington and you'd omit Lynemouth which is one of the main sections of it if it omitted it.
You could extend the 1 though and resurrect the old Blyth to Alnwick bus that used to exist.